Temperature Converter

Converting between temperature scales is a common requirement for scientists, cooks, and travellers alike. The three most common scales are Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin. This  Calculator Site tool provides a simple way to convert between them. Understanding the underlying formulae is key to appreciating how they relate.

Core Conversion Formulae

To convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit, multiply by 9/5 and add 32. To go from Fahrenheit to Celsius, subtract 32 and multiply by 5/9. The Kelvin scale is simpler: it is an absolute scale where 0 K is absolute zero. To get Kelvin from Celsius, you just add 273.15. For more specific needs, check out our Oven Temperature Converter.

Certain temperatures serve as critical reference points in  science and daily life. Understanding these benchmarks helps contextualize different temperature readings. For other physical measurements, our Weight Converter can be very useful.